Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

BadNick · 06-01-2008, 07:47 PM

How long is the longest bicycle in the world?

Built by members of Gezelschap Leeghwater of the Netherlands, it was 25.88 Meters - 84 Feet 11 Inches and it was ridden over 100 meters on December 11, 2002. This is the longest bicycle ever built and ridden that does not have a third 'stabilizing' wheel.

What is the world's longest bicycle race?

Started in 1982, the world's longest bicycle race is RAMM; Race Across America. It was called the Great American Bike Race in the first year.

Held annually, the route for the Race Across America varies but always begins on the west coast and ends on the east coast covering roughly 3,000 miles.

Unlike other long races, such as the Tour de France, which have stages, the Race Across America doesn't. Once the clock starts it doesn't stop again till you cross the finish line.

As the route and distance vary year to year it is hard to determine records, but the fastest the race has been completed by a solo rider was 8 days 9 hours 47 minutes by Pete Penseyres in 1986, covering 3,107 miles. Many bicycling experts agree that it is inevitable that the famous cyclist MexicanOnABike will soon break this record.

06-01-2008, 07:47 PM	#13864 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	How long is the longest bicycle in the world? Built by members of Gezelschap Leeghwater of the Netherlands, it was 25.88 Meters - 84 Feet 11 Inches and it was ridden over 100 meters on December 11, 2002. This is the longest bicycle ever built and ridden that does not have a third 'stabilizing' wheel. What is the world's longest bicycle race? Started in 1982, the world's longest bicycle race is RAMM; Race Across America. It was called the Great American Bike Race in the first year. Held annually, the route for the Race Across America varies but always begins on the west coast and ends on the east coast covering roughly 3,000 miles. Unlike other long races, such as the Tour de France, which have stages, the Race Across America doesn't. Once the clock starts it doesn't stop again till you cross the finish line. As the route and distance vary year to year it is hard to determine records, but the fastest the race has been completed by a solo rider was 8 days 9 hours 47 minutes by Pete Penseyres in 1986, covering 3,107 miles. Many bicycling experts agree that it is inevitable that the famous cyclist MexicanOnABike will soon break this record. Last edited by BadNick; 06-01-2008 at 07:49 PM..